Mahomet Area Youth Club
School Year 2026-2027
Welcome!
We at the Mahomet Area Youth Club (MAYC) are very excited for your students to become MAYC members and attend our programs! At MAYC our mission is to develop, support, and encourage youth in the community for lifelong success. Our programs are aimed at promoting this mission through a safe and fun environment for everyone who comes. We have a lot of fun, safe, and exciting programs available throughout the year. There is no doubt that this year’s programs will continue to be no different. Your child’s safety, physically and emotionally, is our number one priority at MAYC. All policies and procedures for the 2026-2027 school year will keep this priority in mind as well as the safety of staff and other families. Communication is a major component in successfully keeping us all safe. We will work hard to communicate with parents and guardians, and we ask that you do the same. Please be open and honest with us while your child is at MAYC, we welcome any feedback about our staff and programs. This handbook will give you insight into the policies, procedures, and structure of our programs and answer many questions.
Please review this handbook with your child to prepare for MAYC! We are looking forward to seeing your children and having some fun!
Sincerely, Brianna Buchanan, Executive Director director@mahometyouth.org
Student Pick-Up and Checkout Procedures
Independent Checkout for Grades 6th–9th Students in grades 6–9 may check themselves out and leave independently with parent or guardian permission.Please notify MAYC in advance if your student is authorized to do so.
If you are unsure who is authorized on your account or need to update your information, please contact director@mahometyouth.org before scheduled pick-up time.
Financial Assistance
Families needing financial assistance should complete the required CCRS application and submit the paperwork to director@mahometyouth.org.
MAYC will ensure the documentation is forwarded to the appropriate individuals for processing.
If your family is denied assistance through CCRS and continues to experience financial need, you may request consideration for a MAYC scholarship. Scholarship requests are reviewed individually and are not guaranteed.
Prohibited Items at MAYC
For the safety of all participants, weapons, firearms, fireworks, vaping devices, tobacco products, alcohol, illegal drugs, or other prohibited substances are not allowed on MAYC property. Any member found in possession of these items will be subject to immediate disciplinary action, up to and including suspension or expulsion from the program, in accordance with the MAYC Behavioral Policy.
MAYC strongly believes in Restorative Justice practices in response to harm.
Restorative Justice practices are a way of helping hold people accountable for their actions by focusing on repairing harm and restoring relationships. Those who cause harm will be encouraged to understand that their emotions and behaviors may have consequences for themselves, as well as others around them. This practice de-emphasizes punishments and focuses on teaching accountability for one’s actions, how to repair harm done to others, and to repair and strengthen the relationship between those involved.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does MAYC accept donations for activities?
A: Yes! MAYC will accept donations that include board games, sporting equipment, sunscreen, bug spray, arts and craft supplies, and other miscellaneous items. Please contact the Executive or Program Director before donating to get items approved. MAYC will not accept opened or perishable food, old clothing, or other inappropriate items not approved.
Q: What is the protocol for if my child requires medication during the day?
A: A “Notification of Medical Condition” form must be completed and information regarding dose and time of administration must be provided to MAYC staff. Medication must be given to MAYC staff when the child is signed in and is required to be in the original pharmacy container with the original label. An authorized staff member will then administer the medicine at the appropriate times and dosage.
Q: What is the best way to find information about MAYC?
A: The first option would be to check the MAYC website at www.mahometyouth.org. You may also contact the director by email at director@mahometyouth.org. You can also follow us on Facebook.